https://www.pacific.edu/admission/international-student
Phone: (209) 946-3152
Location: Elbert Covell Hall
Program Location Update: Pacific Global
Effective Spring 2025, the Pacific Global program has relocated. The new location is: University Library. For any inquires or further information, please visit: The University Library
Kellie Herrod, Managing Director
Email: kherrod@pacific.edu
Phone: (209) 403-3021
Location: Bechtel Center
Lee Moua, Academic Operations Director
Email: lmoua@pacific.edu
Robin Blanc, Academic Coordinator
Email: rblanc@pacific.edu
Jelena Cobanovic, Student Success Manager
Email: jcobanovic@pacific.edu
Lauren Prieto, Student Services Advisor
Email: lprieto@pacific.edu
About Pacific Global
Pacific Global is part of a collaboration between University of the Pacific and Shorelight LLC. Established in 2016, Pacific Global supports international students through International Accelerator Programs (IAP), the English Language Institute (ELI), and the International/Graduate Direct (ID) process.
International Accelerator Programs (IAP)
The IAP are non-degree granting programs that allow students to obtain English language proficiency, study skills, and academic credit such that students may matriculate to Pacific with advanced standing (at the undergraduate level) or into graduate programs (at the graduate level).
The IAP at the undergraduate level includes the extended accelerator program (EAP) and the academic accelerator program (AAP). Students are placed into either program based on GPA and English language proficiency level. The Extended Accelerator Program is a three-semester program during which students can earn up to 36 credit hours transferable to an undergraduate degree. The Academic Accelerator Program is a two-semester program during which students can earn up to 28 credit hours transferable to an undergraduate degree.
English Language Institute (ELI)
The English Language Institute (ELI) provides rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that fully prepares international students to succeed in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The ELI is dedicated to maintaining best practices in the field of TESOL instruction (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and building sustainable educational programs through regular review and improvement.
The University of the Pacific English Language Institute is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2020 through August 2025 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
International Direct / Graduate Direct
The International Direct / Graduate Direct process provides degree seeking (undergraduate or graduate) international students with enhanced skills and experiences to increase their chances of success at the University. These students are fully matriculated, degree seeking Pacific students and meet the same admissions requirements as direct entry students.
UOP International Courses
UOPI 005G. Applied Integrated Skills L5. 4-10 Units.
Students begin training in analyzing talks and texts about complex academic and technical topics, to identify the wider conversational strands referred to in them, and to develop and express well-supported responses to the ideas and concepts learned from these sources in academic discussions, writing, and oral presentations. With the successful completion of the course, students demonstrate language skills consistent with CEFR band B2/B2+. Pre-requisites: successful completion of UOPI 004G or placement into course at program entry.
UOPI 006G. 231201. 4-10 Units.
Students develop academic English vocabulary, reading fluency, and discourse skills they need to confidently and effectively participate in challenging university graduate-level coursework. With the successful completion of the course, students demonstrate language skills consistent with CEFR band B2+/C1. Pre-requisites: successful completion of UOPI 005G or placement into course at program entry.
UOPI 044. Presentation Skills Levels Intermediate to Low Advanced. 2-5 Units.
Students practice ways of engaging an audience and gain confidence speaking in front of others in academic and professional presentations as they organize and perform simple presentations. Mixed-level; with successful completion of the course, students demonstrate skills consistent with their level's CEFR band A2+ to B1. Pre-requisites: successful completion of previous level or placement into course at program entry.
UOPI 066. English Studio VI. 1 or 2 Unit.
English Studio classes are connected to a UOP credit bearing course and support international students taking the course. Students review and work on the course materials, content, assignments while also strengthening their English language skills. The studio course helps students develop study and academic skills, improve their English language reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills along with increasing their academic vocabulary.
UOPI 067. English Studio. 1 or 2 Unit.
UOPI 092G. Graduate English Discussion 2. 1-2 Units.
Graduate English Studio classes are connected to a UOP credit-bearing graduate course and support international students taking the course. Students review and work on course materials, content, assignments while also strengthening their English language skills. The discussion course helps students develop study and academic skills, improve their English language reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills along with increasing their academic vocabulary. Pass/Fail.
UOPI 093. Special Topics. 1-10 Units.
The special topics course is designed to improve English language skills of students in areas specifically related to necessary language knowledge in their fields of study, enabling them to study and work more confidently and effectively. Content covers topics common to specific fields.
UOPI 093G. Graduate English Discussion 3. 1-2 Units.
